5 Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Kids
Mental illness in children can manifest in several ways. Knowing the signs early on would let you help your child overcome any problems that they may have.
What Are Social Stories? | A Teaching Tool for Kids with Autism
Learn about the benefits, and try to write your own.
How Much Do You Know About Down Syndrome? Here’s a Fact Sheet
Get informed about one of the most common genetic conditions.
Can You Tell the Difference Between a Tantrum and a Meltdown? | Ask an Expert
Know the red flags and learn tips from a special educational needs teacher.
Try This If You’re Struggling to Teach Your Kid
How a token economy can be used to develop skills and desirable behaviours.
Depression in Children: Is it Possible?
It is crucial for parents to be vigilant of the signs and symptoms of childhood depression. Read on to find out more.
Using Psychology to Shape Behaviour: Punish, Reward or Remove?
Read about ways to influence your child’s habits, according to operant conditioning.
Cerebral Palsy | How Does It Affect Children?
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects muscle tone and movement. It is identified in about 1 in 323 kids.
Myth Busters – Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is a spectrum disorder whereby there is great variance in abilities and characteristics of individuals across the spectrum. It is complex and can be a confusing matter for families. Here are some common misconceptions about people with autism.
Differentiation – A Successful Approach for Differently Abled Learners
Differentiation is the act of tailoring educational instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
How Do I Know If My Child Has Autism?
It can be quite challenging to detect learning disabilities associated with autism because sometimes parents assume these as the child not being interested. Read about the experience of a mother detecting signs of autism in her child.
Speech Delay or Autism? What is the Difference?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) otherwise known as Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. Early signs of autism are seen generally before the age of 2 years old.
Common Sense is Not So Common
Children are not born with executive functioning skills but they are born with the potential to develop them through a multitude of structured, fun and creative ways.
Parenting Tips for Nurturing an ADHD Child
The biggest hurdle to managing ADHD is acceptance, accepting that there is a problem. With its hallmark symptoms of impulsive behavior or acting out inappropriately, ADHD can often be mistakenly attributed to poor parenting or a lack of discipline.
Dental Care For Special Needs Children
Children with special needs require additional assistance when it comes to their oral health.
A Mom’s Journey to Understand Autism
Here is a young mother’s struggle to make sense of autism when she learned that her son is autistic. It had initially dragged her down, but then it lifted her up that she’s on a mission to eradicate the misconception about autism.
Autism Behavioral Center (ABC), Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
ABC provides 1:1 intensive therapy to children with most learning challenges including autism, ADHD, GDD, speech delays, social & behavioral challenges, starting as young as 18 months old. Call 03-22011107/ 012-2852007 for enrollment or inquiries.
Does My Child Need a Special Needs Trust Fund?
Interview with Mr. Azhar Iskandar Hew, CEO of Rockwills Trustee Berhad on setting up a special needs trust fund for your special child. Start today because you’ll never know what will happen to you and your child come tomorrow.
Feeding Developmental Delays: What You Should Know And Expect
It can be tough to care for a kid with developmental delays. Let's see what parents must be aware of and how special needs schools can help overcome these obstacles.
Occupational Therapy vs ABA Therapy: Differences & How To Choose
Various therapies are now available for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and it is vital to pick one that is suitable for your child. Read to find out the difference between OT and ABA therapy.
